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What is a gastric bypass? Gastric bypass surgery, also known as a Roux-en-Y, is one kind of weight-loss surgery. You can live a normal live after gastric bypass but you have to change your diet, exercise and lifestyle habits. Getting a gastric bypass is life-changing. You‘ll have to eat differently, take a different approach to...

In addition to rheumatoid arthritis, a combination of several factors can cause or worsen carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the common complications of rheumatoid arthritis. The condition occurs more frequently with rheumatoid arthritis because inflammation and swelling can increase the pressure in the carpal tunnel and cause the compression of median...

Sex problems are common in both men and women with epilepsy Many people with epilepsy can enjoy satisfying orgasms. However, epilepsy and seizure disorders can have an impact on relationships and sexual health, and sex problems are common in both men and women with epilepsy. Studies have shown men with epilepsy often experience a lack...

Synovial sarcoma can be cured if detected in the early stages. Learn about treatment and survival rates for this rare type of cancer Synovial sarcoma can be cured if detected in the early stages. However, this cancer rarely causes any signs and symptoms during early stages. It is an aggressive type of sarcoma that may...

Osteoarthritis cannot be cured or reversed; however, effective treatment can reduce its progression and slow down complications. Disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (DMOADs) are currently being considered a “cure” for osteoarthritis (OA). These molecules aim to target the precise mechanism of cell destruction seen in osteoarthritis, as well as enhance joint repair at the cellular level, thus...

Dementia facts There are seven stages of dementia. Dementia is a broad description that includes many different symptoms, including memory loss, word-finding difficulties, impaired judgment, and problems with day-to-day activities, which are caused by injury or loss of brain cells (neurons). Signs and symptoms of dementia are varied, but typically include: Memory loss Problems with...

Craniopharyngiomas are benign (noncancerous) brain tumors that are slow-growing and unlikely to spread. Only in very rare cases do craniopharyngiomas become cancerous Craniopharyngiomas are benign (noncancerous) brain tumors that are slow-growing and unlikely to spread. Only in very rare cases do craniopharyngiomas become cancerous. What is a craniopharyngioma? A craniopharyngioma is a rare type of benign...

The average five-year survival rate for ependymoma is around 83 percent. Studies report that the average five-year relative survival rate for people with ependymoma is very good at 83 to 84 percent. The five-year relative survival rate is highest for individuals aged 20 to 44 years (91 percent). The rate decreases with increasing age on...

Parents need to be aware that their children can easily contract COVID-19, exercise maximum caution, and follow the COVID-19 protocols to ensure everyone is safe. It's nearly two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported. Since then, the virus has spread in every part of the world, causing a global pandemic and turning...

Heavy smoking can increase the risk of death in men diagnosed with prostate cancer Cigarette smoking has been associated with an increased risk of fatal prostate cancer, with heavy smokers at a 24%-30% greater risk of death from prostate cancer than nonsmokers. Smoking does not appear to increase the risk of developing low-grade prostate cancer,...